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Football transfer rumours: Steven Defour to Manchester United or Arsenal?

Today's piffle coughed and spluttered its way here this morningWhat with the Stoke City striker James Beattie and his manager Tony Pulis having to be pulled apart in a set-to over a Christmas party, the Fulham striker Bobby Zamora exhorting his own fans to "shut your effin' mouths", and Chelsea's...

Group J round-up

Toulouse beat Partizan Belgrade to give them hope, while Brugge fired blanks with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Group A round-up

Ajax confirmed their place in the last 32 while Anderlecht have to wait after losing to Zagreb.

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea target Lukaku - the sensation they call the new Drogba

He's a 6ft 2in, 14st goalscorer with pace, two good feet and the strength of a lion. Put all this together and there are reasons why many scouts have beat a path to Anderlecht.

Lukaku staying put for now

Romelu Lukaku will not consider leaving Anderlecht until he turns 18 according to his father.

EXCLUSIVE: Romelu Lakaku - The teenage boy they call the new Drogba

He's a 6ft 2in, 14st goalscorer with pace, two good feet and the strength of a lion. Put all this together and there are reasons why many scouts have beat a path to Anderlecht.

Arsenal's William Gallas' swollen eye sees Chelsea derby worry

WILLIAM GALLAS is a major doubt to face his old club Chelsea on Sunday as he is still struggling with a badly swollen eye after being injured in Arsenal's Champions League win over Standard Liege.

Birmingham City: Milan agent's hard sell

Agent Barry McIntosh claims Birmingham can net a bargain if they sign Standard Liege's Milan Jovanovic for £3.4m through him.